Following a workshop discussion on Monday, May 5th, the Grand Junction City Council voted to end the 4th and 5th Street pilot program and return the corridor to its prior configuration at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 7th. The decision came after months of mounting concern from downtown business owners, customers, and community…
As the 2025 Colorado Legislative Session enters its final week, the flurry of last-minute negotiations, committee votes, and late-night floor debates is reaching its peak. For the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce, this moment is more than just the close of a legislative calendar—it’s the culmination of months of targeted advocacy, strategic partnerships, and…
Last week, regional collaboration took center stage at the annual State of the Valley event hosted by the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce at Colorado Mesa University. The gathering brought together elected officials, top administrators, and business leaders from across Mesa County to share progress, discuss challenges, and explore new opportunities to strengthen our…
A bill moving through the Colorado Legislature right now threatens to pull the rug out from under rural economic development efforts across the Western Slope. House Bill 25-1296, if passed, would severely weaken the Enterprise Zone Investment Tax Credit—one of the most effective tools we have to attract capital and create jobs in hard-to-reach communities…
When it comes to creating a vibrant and economically resilient community, sound public policy matters. And as your Chamber President, I believe it’s our responsibility—not just to show up, but to lead. That’s exactly what we’ve done over the past several months as the City of Grand Junction undertook a review of its impact fee…
Your Vote. Your City. Your Future. Why the April 8th Election Matters More Than You Think With spring just around the corner, there’s something else blooming besides warmer weather—your opportunity to help shape the future of Grand Junction. On Tuesday, April 8th, voters will decide who will fill four of the seven seats on the…
Employees and family members of T&T Collision celebrate their Grand Opening with Grand Junction Chamber Diplomats and staff. At first glance, a ribbon cutting might seem like a simple tradition—a pair of giant scissors, a red ribbon, smiling faces, and a camera flash. But in reality, it’s so much more. It’s a moment of triumph….
The Mesa County Leadership Program has officially crossed the halfway point in its 32nd year, continuing its mission of cultivating informed and engaged leaders who shape the future of our community. Each year, a select group of professionals embarks on this transformative journey, gaining firsthand insights into the people, systems, and decisions that keep Mesa…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce is leading an effort to gather business organizations and economic leaders across the Western Slope to oppose HB25-1286, a bill that would impose sweeping temperature regulations on every employer in Colorado—regardless of industry, size, or feasibility. The Chamber’s Western Slope Business Coalition is growing rapidly, with the Palisade…
The Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a sold-out City Council Candidate Forum on March 10th, providing a platform for candidates to discuss business policies, economic growth, and the future of Grand Junction’s workforce and infrastructure. The event brought together business leaders, community stakeholders, and candidates for an open dialogue on the critical issues…